German Army

First German H145 Tactical Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight in Bavaria

Airbus has flown the German military’s initial H145M multi-role helicopter for the first time in Donauwörth, Bavaria.

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Rheinmetall Unveils Tank Destroyer Concept for German Army

Rheinmetall has unveiled a tank killer on wheels concept for the German Army, armed with Spike LR2 guided missile.

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German Army Activates Air Defense System, Citing Russia Threat

Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil after having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine.

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Heckler & Koch to Supply New Sniper Rifle to German Special Forces

The German Army has selected Heckler & Koch’s for the supply of G210 MR308A6 sniper rifles for its special forces.

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Lithuania Building Military Base for German Troops Near Russia

Lithuania has begun the construction of a large military base near Russia that will house thousands of combat-ready German troops.

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Germany Plans Revamped Military Service Model: Sources

Germany is planning a new military service model as the country looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, parliamentary sources said.

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Germany to Double IRIS-T Air Defense System Production as Demand Soars

German defense firm Diehl has announced plans to double its production of the IRIS-T air defense system to cope with increasing global demand.

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Germany Mulls Conscripting 18-Year-Olds Amid Fear of Russian Attack

Germany is considering reinstating compulsory military service for its citizens amid looming concerns that Russia may soon wage war on NATO.

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Japan, Germany in Talks for First Joint Land Force Exercise

Germany is expected to team up with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force in a joint exercise next year as a means to promote regional peace.

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German Boxer Armored Fighting Vehicles to Get New Onboard Generators

Vincorion has signed a $13-million deal to supply the German Army's Boxer armored fighting vehicles with onboard generators.

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